Continuing the Chinese Cultural Lineage:The Historical Logic of the Cohesive Development of the Chinese Cultural Community:Taking the Western Wei and Northern Zhou Periods as An Case in Point
The Southern and Northern Dynasties constituted an essential stage of ethnic integration in Chinese history,of which the Western Wei and Northern Zhou regimes played a crucial role in laying an important foundation for the subsequent unification of the Sui and Tang Dynasties at the end.To pursue cultural independence,the rulers of the Western Wei and Northern Zhou Dynasties capitalized on the unique historical trend of the Northern Dynasties to dismantle cultural barriers and eliminate ethnic divides.Scholars from Guanlong,the Southern Dynasty,and Guandong were widely embraced,and the classics of Confucianism and Confucian culture were deeply rooted,enabling the multi-party compatibility of literary creation.A cultural perspective based on Guanzhong was established to enhance the Chinese identity,provide diversified theoretical construction for the legitimacy of the regime,and promote the integration of the Chinese cultural community within the regime.A series of cultural policies implemented in the Western Wei and Northern Zhou dynasties transcended the limitations of the regime and the ethnicity,making remarkable historical contributions to the integration and formation of the Chinese cultural community.
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